Animal welfare and feeding controls
Producers must consider the health requirements of their animals and comply with legislation:
Welfare guidelines
Supporting animal welfare helps to maintain the reputation of South Australia’s livestock industries and meet community expectations. We recommended adopting the following:
- Australian animal welfare standards
- Welfare guidelines for animals in poor condition ( )
- Compromised livestock assessment sheet ( ).
There are also compulsory standards and resources for:
- livestock transport
- animal safety in emergencies, including heatwaves.
Livestock feeding controls
It is illegal to feed livestock with restricted material, including food that contains, or that has come into contact with animal matter. There are specific requirements under both:
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline
Suspected disease or pests in livestock, poultry or aquatic animals must be reported immediately.
Call us to help stop the spread of animal illness, even if you are unsure of the disease.
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